The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry

A Romance, Adult, Contemporary book. The words you can't find, you borrow.We read to know we're not alone. We read...

On the faded Island Books sign hanging over the porch of the Victorian cottage is the motto "No Man Is an Island; Every Book Is a World." A. J. Fikry, the irascible owner, is about to discover just what that truly means.A. J. Fikry’s life is not at all what he expected it to be. His wife has died, his bookstore is experiencing the worst sales in its history, and now his prized possession,...

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  • ISBN: 9780349141138 / 349141134
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When I read a book, I want you to be reading it at the same time. I want to know what would Amelia think of it. I want you to be mine. I can promise you books and conversation and all my heart, Amy. Gabrielle Zevin, The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry // The words you can't find, you borrow.We read to know we're not alone. We read because we are alone. We read and we are not alone. Gabrielle Zevin, The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry // Every word the right one and exactly where it should be. That's basically the highest compliment I can give. Gabrielle Zevin, The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry //

A friends 7-year-old daughter once told her, Mom, you need a trip to paradise. I wish my kid had said it to me, but never mind. Im taking it to mean, Mom, you and Debbie need a trip to paradise. Well, holy shit, I found it! Island Books, the setting for this book, is located smack in the middle of paradise.I purposely didnt read any... What an unexpected delight. I picked up this book randomly off my shelves and read it in almost one sitting. It was light and relatable while delivering a powerful prose about the meaning of life, literature and family. This is a must read for every book lover - we all have a little Fikry inside of us :) The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin is a 2014 Algonquin Books publication. Thanks to my Goodreads friend, Carol, for introducing me to this book! ISLAND BOOKS Alice Islands Exclusive Provider of Fine Literary Content since 1999 No Man Is an Island; Every Book Is a WorldThis is the second books about books novel Ive read...

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